Hardscaping can save water and boost biodiversity, but it may also introduce hazards for kids and curious pets. Here’s how to ...

Many East Idaho homeowners face a common landscaping challenge: a thirsty, struggling Kentucky bluegrass lawn surrounded by a ...

TY: IT’S GREAT TO SEE RAIN AND SNOW IN THE FORECAST. BUT WE’VE GOT A LONG WAY TO GO BEFORE WE SEE AN END TO THIS NOW 3-YEAR DROUGHT FOR THE STATE. THAT MEANS SCIENTISTS AND STATE OFFICIALS STILL WANT ...

This lush landscape proves that a xeriscaped yard can be full of vibrant colors. Photo courtesy of Arterra Landscape Architects Michelle Lee Wilson The Local newsletter is your free, daily guide to ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. Michelle Johnson, the editor of 5280 Home ...

If you've heard about the xeriscaping trend and how it can help your garden become more drought-tolerant, you might be ready to hop on the bandwagon. It's a landscaping concept based on the idea of ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Autumn is a great time to work on planning some xeriscaping into your outdoor design. A xeriscaped yard can be as full and lush as you want. Here's one ...

If you’re tired of dragging hoses around or worrying about high water bills, it might be time to rethink how your garden uses water. Cutting back doesn’t mean giving up on beauty. With the right setup ...

Worried about investing in greenery when you live in a hot, dry zone? Lush gardens can thrive in even dry and drought-prone areas thanks to xeriscaping! Xeriscaping is a low-water gardening style that ...

Raise your shovel and pump your hand in green-fisted glory if you know what the term "xeriscaped" means. The word actually comes from the conjunction of the Greek word, "xeros" (dry) and landscaping.

When the irrigation system at Yoni Melchert’s North End home started to break last fall, it was the end of the line for her lawn — but not because she was unable to water it. The Boise resident had ...